UKRAINE_Environmental impacts of the ongoing invasion of Russia_06 Dec 2025

This presentation outlines the environmental impacts of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, examining how military activities have affected ecosystems, infrastructure, natural resources and human wellbeing. It describes risks associated with nuclear power facilities, the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, damage to protected areas, pollution of the Black Sea, chemical contamination, and disruption of agricultural production and grain transportation. The presentation also highlights consequences for biodiversity, water resources, food security and sustainable development commitments, while linking these impacts to the Sustainable Development Goals.